Tribunals · South Cambridgeshire District Council · 2017 rating list

2 Trust Court, CB24 9PW

Office and premises Decided 31 March 2025 CHG100766852 Marston Associates - Martin Brownstone

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£40,500£220/m²

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£36,750£200/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought a reduction in rateable value from £40,500 to £29,250, arguing for a rate of £155 p/m² with a 5% quantum allowance. The tribunal found the original RV of £40,500 unreasonable but did not agree with the appellant's proposed valuation. After analysing comparable rents from properties within the same Trust Court development, the tribunal determined a base rate of £200 p/m² was reasonable, reducing the RV to £36,750. The tribunal rejected the 5% quantum allowance as unsupported by compelling evidence.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Aston Shaw Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

Rental evidence · decisive
Quantum or end allowance

Evidence: Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited: Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT (LC)
Hearing: 14 March 2025

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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